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BrightSpark Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should demonstrate a clear focus on improving children's health outcomes through medical research based in Western Australia. Emphasise the practical applications of research for preventing or curing childhood diseases, and highlight any collaborative partnerships with WA-based research institutions.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation focuses on funding high-quality medical research that addresses children's health issues in Western Australia. They prioritize projects that seek to understand, prevent, and cure diseases and disorders affecting children, working with established research institutions and partners to maximise impact.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $402K | $441K | $7.3M | $6.2M |
| FY2022 | $243K | $32K | $6.2M | $6.2M |
| FY2021 | $102K | $1.1M | $6.5M | $6.5M |
| FY2020 | $67K | $64K | $5.5M | $5.5M |
| FY2019 | $83K | $436K | $5.6M | $5.6M |
| FY2018 | $338K | $522K | $5.2M | $5.2M |
| 6yr total | $1.2M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
youth
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
As a corporate foundation, BrightSpark's wealth comes from corporate sources, likely through partnerships with businesses and donations from supporters in the Western Australian community.
Board & Leadership
Graham Dowland
chair
ACNC
Alexandrea Thompson
director
ACNC
Anthony Barber
director
ACNC
Michael Atkin
director
ACNC
Nicholas Blakiston
director
ACNC
Andrew Currie
board member
ACNC
Louise Naylor
board member
ACNC
Peter Richmond
board member
ACNC
Sam Macpherson
board member
ACNC
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Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (93 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
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